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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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Black. It's faster!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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Chrome pioes look good on most bikes with other chrome but with your paint scheme I think the black pipes look best.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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I'm a chrome guy but the black works with your tank so I like your combination.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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Definitely black.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Same... I'm 41 and I think Black pipes make a bike look "tougher" just like black rims on a vehicle tend to... honestly it depends on the bike, but black pipes simply have more "attitude" in my opinion.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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I think it all depends on the bike. I like the black on your ride though. I've got black pipes. Easy to keep looking nice.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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I'm 53....and like a fat boy loves cake....I love chrome...either way...nice bike!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 12:21 AM
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On your Bike.... set up the way it is now.... I say Chrome

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Not too much black.
Not too much chrome.
Some of each is just right for me.

 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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Agree!

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That bike will look gorgeous with either set of pipes. In my opinion black pipes would be best because it will compliment the black in the paint scheme and adds some contrast to all the chrome on the engine. To me, the matte-finished black pipes give an impression of serious power from the engine whereas shiny black will would give it a show bike quality. Whatever you choose, you've got one hell of a beautiful scooter!
 
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